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Farmers urged to 'get ready' for carbon projects

THERE is a growing momentum towards the use of carbon credits in the agricultural world, yet understanding and enthusiasm surrounding the topic is still a tale of variation. A recent panel discussion of experts in the carbon game gave insight into how the concept may involve for those at a farmgate level.

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 Carbon crew:  Innovation Generation carbon discussion panellists L-R Sarah Hyland (chair) Bob Nixon, Todd Price and Crawford Taylor. Photo: Claire Harris.

Carbon crew: Innovation Generation carbon discussion panellists L-R Sarah Hyland (chair) Bob Nixon, Todd Price and Crawford Taylor. Photo: Claire Harris.

In 2023, enquiry surrounding on-farm carbon options and schemes has grown significantly, according to Nutrien Ag Solutions Sustainability Field Manager (South East region of Australia) Todd Price. "Two...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors (May 2024)

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.